Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
euroAtlantic Airways, one of Europe’s oldest ACMI service providers, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its “EAA New Era 2030 Strategic Plan.” Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lisbon, euroAtlantic has long been a key ACMI, charter, and wet lease provider for major airlines including TAP Portugal, Air France, DHL, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, and British Airways….
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced plans to increase frequencies on its Istanbul–Moscow route in response to growing demand during the upcoming winter season. Beginning October 26, the carrier will expand its schedule from six daily flights to seven daily flights, enhancing connectivity between the two cities.
CAM has brought an Airbus A330-300 (MSN 1146) out of long-term storage and transferred it for freighter conversion in China. The aircraft, built in 2010 and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, was ferried from Châteauroux (CHR) in France to Guangzhou (CAN), where it will undergo conversion at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services in cooperation with EFW.
Delta Air Lines is set to expand its transatlantic presence from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with the launch of new direct services to Madrid Barajas (MAD) and Nice-Côte d’Azur (NCE), beginning in the Summer 2026 season. These additions form part of Delta’s “Euro Summer” program, further strengthening Boston’s position as a key hub for European travel.
Unical Aviation has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A330-200 airframe from UK-based aviation asset firm AOG247, further strengthening its position as a key supplier of high-demand aircraft components. This newly acquired aircraft is currently undergoing disassembly, and its parts will soon be made available to support the operational and maintenance needs of airlines, aircraft operators, and MROs worldwide.
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.
Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially revealed its first Airbus A330-900neo, which will be used to launch direct long-haul flights between Abidjan and Paris, a significant first for the airline and for the country’s aviation sector. The aircraft was unveiled on August 6, 2025, just ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 65th independence anniversary, symbolizing a new era in Ivorian civil aviation.
ASL Airlines Ireland is set to reintroduce the Airbus A330 to its fleet, marking a return to widebody cargo operations. The Dublin-based carrier will soon begin operating two A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter conversion) aircraft, both powered by CF6 engines, under an ACMI service agreement with Saudia Cargo.
Air Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to take delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet development and long-haul ambitions. The aircraft, an A330-941 with MSN 2086, is registered as TU-TRGand is currently undergoing pre-delivery preparations at Airbus.
